A Royal Yacht Firing a Salute
by BROOKING, Charles, Oil on canvas, 37 x 57 cm
Brooking’s art was at its greatest when he painted shipping in calm waters. No British marine painter understood better how to create the atmosphere of a still day when there is hardly a ripple in the water and ships sit majestically in the sea. He also observed closely the formation of the clouds, and the very accurate position of the vessels show that he was a not only superb artist but also a skilled seaman.